Paul Callus is a retired teacher who lives in Malta, Europe. He has been active in the literary field for around 50 years. He writes poetry, short stories, and lyrics for songs, mostly in English, Maltese, and Italian. His work has been published in various anthologies, journals and online sites. He is an active member of several international poetry groups. He is also a translator and proofreader.
kmieni filgħodu –
kmieni filgħodu – it-togħma tal-lavanda f’kikkra tè
early morning – the taste of lavender in a cup of tea
mattina presto – il sapore della lavanda in una tazza di tè
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Saħara
Fi sħana soffokanti mistieden milqugħ ġewwa tinda fid-deżert offrut b’rispett tè sħun appena magħmul u l’id tal-ħbiberija.
Sahara
In suffocating heat a guest welcomed inside a desert tent respectfully offered freshly brewed tea and the hand of friendship.
Sahara
Nel caldo soffocante un ospite accolto in una tenda nel deserto gli viene offerto con rispetto tè appena fatto e la mano dell’amicizia.
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Reminders
Please stay tuned. Soon, we will announce the release date of our album Lullascapes in Light and Shadow by Naoki Kimura.
We are beyond honored and humbled. Literary Revelations’ anthologies Petals of Haiku and Tranquility: an Anthology of Haiku are now part of the Museum of Haiku Literature, Tokyo. Our warm thanks to our Artist in Residence, Hikari, for her help.
And Literary Revelations has more exciting news coming soon!!! Stay with us!
The journey of “Petals of Haiku & Tranquility” from concept to publication, and finally to the venerable shelves of the Museum of Literature Japan, is a story of dedication, inspiration, and the timeless pull of art. It is a testament to the enduring power of haiku—to the way a few carefully chosen syllables can bridge cultures, generations, and hearts.
As Literary Revelations stands, “beyond honored and humbled,” we do so in the knowledge that our work will endure, quietly influencing, gently inspiring, and eternally blossoming in the tranquil halls of the Museum of Haiku Literature.
We thank our magnificent Artist in Residence, Hikari, for helping with the coordination of this project. She is our hero.
More Than a Library: A Center for Study and Support
But the Museum of Haiku Literature is not simply a repository of books. It is a vibrant study center, equipped with modern, well-lighted reading rooms where poets and scholars can linger with texts, tracing the brushstrokes of ancient masters or discovering the voices of contemporary innovators. Here, silence is not emptiness but an invitation—a gentle beckon to contemplate the subtle interplay between nature and language.
As a support center, the museum extends its resources to poets and researchers across Japan, offering advanced title searches and essential photocopying services. These tools, while practical, carry the heartbeat of the institution’s mission: to make haiku accessible, discoverable, and alive for all who seek its wisdom.
A Welcoming Haven for Haiku Enthusiasts
The museum’s embrace is generous and democratic. It welcomes haiku enthusiasts from every walk of life, providing a learning environment that is as inclusive as it is inspiring. Programs range from immersive introductory lectures on the structure and spirit of haiku, to awe-inspiring exhibitions of tanzaku and shikishi—traditional formats for writing and displaying haiku, their calligraphy as evocative as the poems themselves.
This is a place where a novice can sit beside a master, where the ancient and the emergent meet on equal footing. The museum’s programs foster a sense of community and continuity, nurturing new generations of poets who will carry haiku’s torch into uncharted realms.
The Museum as a Meeting Place for Poets
The Museum of Haiku Literature is, above all, a meeting place: a living crucible where poetic minds converge. Its rooms are not merely spaces but sanctuaries for collaboration and celebration. Here, haiku seminars and study sessions unfold alongside joyous book-signing parties, ongoing group meetings, and an ever-rotating calendar of events. The laughter of shared discovery, the warmth of mutual encouragement, the quiet of solitary reflection—these are the museum’s daily gifts.
Rooms resonate with the sound of poetic exchange, as verses are read aloud, debated, refined, and cherished. The museum stands as a testament to the enduring relevance of haiku, providing fertile ground for the seeds planted by Literary Revelations and countless other visionaries.
An International Center for Cultural Exchange
Yet the museum’s reach does not end at the borders of Japan. It is an international center for cultural exchange, a bridge uniting lovers of haiku from every continent. Through its programs, exhibitions, and partnerships, it extends an invitation to all who have come to love and appreciate the subtle art of the seventeen-syllable poem. Here, “Petals of Haiku & Tranquility” finds itself not only among countrymen but in dialogue with the world—its themes resonating in myriad languages, its insights universal in their appeal.
To be included in this global conversation is to embrace both responsibility and opportunity. The anthology now stands as ambassador, carrying with it the hopes, dreams, and creative possibilities of its contributors and its publishers.
The Lasting Impact: Preserving Haiku for Future Generations
The preservation of “Petals of Haiku & Tranquility” within the Museum of Haiku Literature ensures that its words are not ephemeral notes lost to the wind but enduring petals, pressed onto the pages of history. Future generations will turn to these works, finding not only inspiration but also a sense of belonging to a grand tradition—one that stretches back to Bashō’s frog leaping into an ancient pond, and forward into the unknown beauty of tomorrow.
For Literary Revelations and its team, this is both a poetic and practical triumph. Their anthology takes its place among the immortals, a cherished voice in an ever-evolving chorus, a living emblem of what can be achieved when humility meets vision.
Literary Revelations is absolutely exhilarated to present the enchanting poetry of Christiana Chin! Prepare to be captivated and inspired as you dive into the depths of her words; it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!
Bio
Christina Chin is a painter, haiku poet, and author of Japanese short form poetry books. Her book “First Day of the Rest” has achieved #1 Top New Release, #2 Best Seller in Haiku and Japanese Poetry, and #21 in Nature categories. She’s been nominated for the Pushcart Prize 2025 three times, Red Moon Anthology 2023, Touchstone Award 2024 & 2020 and for Best of the Net in 2023. Chin has been honoured as a four-time top 100 recipient in the mDAC Summit Contests, with her works displayed at the Palo Alto Art Center, California. She is the sole haiku contributor for Randall Vemer’s “MusArt” book, published by ArtReach in Portland, Oregon, and has two haiga showcases in THF Haiga Galleries. Her accolades include first prizes at the 34th Annual Cherry Blossom Sakura Festival 2020 Haiku Contest, the 8th Setouchi Matsuyama 2019 Photohaiku Contest, and two awards from City Soka Saitama’s 2020 haiku contests. Her work appears in numerous prestigious journals, multilingual publications, and anthologies, including Japan’s esteemed monthly Haikukai Magazine.
Sweet Relics
sugar crystals dissolving into her silence
糖晶粒 融静默 无痕
her crossword margin doodled with his initials
填字谜 页边他 名缩
the scarecrow fills with wind— empty vows
稻草人 灌风语 誓空
his voice mail still saved under ‘snowfall’
语音箱 存「落雪」 未删
Reminder:
We sincerely apologize to our cherished readers for not having the chance to explore your captivating blogs just yet. Your support means the world to us, and we are truly grateful for every moment you spend here with us. Thank you for your unwavering kindness and for taking the time to engage with our content.
We are also thrilled to share exhilarating updates on Naoki Kimura’s exhibitions! As you may already be aware, we are on the brink of unveiling his extraordinary album of fine-art photography and poetry, Lullascapes in Light and Shadow. Naoki Kimura is an acclaimed Japanese artist, and we wholeheartedly promise that we will rise to the occasion, delivering an album that will surely captivate your heart and soul for a lifetime!
While waiting for his album, as we promised, we would like to share with you the exhibitions that Naoki Kimura participated in (selected). That and much more info will be included in his upcoming album of fine art photography and poetry.
List of Exhibitions
2025 Naoki Kimura Exhibition – Nagkei – Lullscapes in Light and Shadow, Hilton Tokyo (with Nespresso and Earth+ Gallery), Tokyo 2024 Naoki Kimura Exhibition – Nagiei – In Praise of Shadows as Lullscape,Cha no Ma, Tokyo 2024 Naoki Kimura Solo Exhibition – A Time Flies as Lullscapes, Kyoto Tsutaya Bookstore 2023 Naoki Kimura Exhibition – Echoes of Silence / Harmony with Noise, Shimokitazawa Spicy Stories 2023 The Tranquility as Lullscape – Nagi – In Praise of Shadows, Sho+1 Gallery, Tokyo 2022 Nagi on the Edge of Milestone, Fireking Café, Tokyo 2021 Reality and Virtuality, Sho+1 Gallery, Tokyo 2019 Architecture and Light – Six Photographers Intersecting with Architecture, Emon Photo Gallery, Tokyo 2018 Naoki Kimura Exhibition – Nagi: Anecdote (curated), Ginza Soei Gallery, Tokyo 2015 Through the Window – Light Accumulating, Emon Photo Gallery, Tokyo 2014 Publication Commemorative Exhibition – Nagi, Emon Photo Gallery, Tokyo 2013 Director’s Choice Vol.3: B&W,Emon Photo Gallery, Tokyo 2012 Director’s Choice Vol.2, Emon Photo Gallery, Tokyo 2011 Portrait, Emon Photo Gallery, Tokyo 2010 Silent Monochrome, Emon Photo Gallery, Tokyo 2009 Nagi – Rising, Ephemeral Moments, Emon Photo Gallery, Tokyo 2006 Fine Print Auction 2006 Exhibition, Viewpoint Gallery, California, USA 2005 ML Collaboration Project – Photography as Interior, Cassina IXC Aoyama, Tokyo 1993 3 Days in Chinatown, Exposure (Shibuya PARCO), Tokyo 1992 IL Concerto / Naoki Kimura, Sala d’Arte della Casa Editrice Cantini, Florence, Italy 1991 L’atmosfera, Stephen Albier Gallery (Burberry New York), USA 1988 Déjà Vu the Shadow, Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Harvard University, USA12
While Literary Revelations takes a brief respite, we are thrilled to share exhilarating updates on Naoki Kimura’s exhibitions! As you may already be aware, we are on the brink of unveiling his extraordinary album of fine-art photography and poetry, Lullascapes in Light and Shadow. Naoki Kimura is an acclaimed artist, and we wholeheartedly promise that we will rise to the occasion, delivering an album that will surely captivate your heart and soul for a lifetime!
We sincerely apologize to our cherished readers for not having the chance to explore your captivating blogs just yet. Your support means the world to us, and we are truly grateful for every moment you spend here with us. Thank you for your unwavering kindness and for taking the time to engage with our content.
Meantime in Tokyo…
Naoki Kimura’s work is shining at the Tokyo National Art Center.
The picture below was taken in Tokyo by one of our most beloved novelists, C. Jean Downer, who presently visits Tokyo and has met Naoki Kimura personally. We are deeply grateful to Jean.
Naoki Kimura – Tokyo National Art Center.
Naoki Kimura’s solo exhibition at the Tokyo Hilton Hotel.
Naoki Kimura – speaking about his exhibition
(AI offered a very approximate translation of his words. We apologize for the inconvenience.)
Naoki recently sent us an extraordinary photo.
Our Editor in Chief, Gabriela Marie Milton, tried her pen. We hope you enjoy her poem and the photo alike.
Sacredness by Gabriela Marie Milton
The fire burns sacred, unseen, Silent as unfinished steps between, A path unknown, a whispered quest, I search for hearts I don’t possess.
Who am I in this endless night, A shadow cast without a light? No pulse to claim, no beat to own, Just echoes where a soul is born.
A glimpse of humbleness A quiet bow, A softened breath Of the unknown
The fragrance of new rice, pure and sweet, I kneel where earth and heavens meet, My soul is rising, gentle, deep— A heart reborn in what I reap.
Between the silence and the song, Unspoken morning, you belong— A soul awakened by a light, Kannamesai’s peace on a fall night.
Kannamesai at Ise Grand Shrine is a harvest festival. The festival is a significant event where the first fruits of the year’s harvest are offered to the deities. It’s one of the most important annual festivals in Japan, with roots tracing back to ancient times. The festival is a way to express gratitude to the gods for the bountiful harvest and to pray for continued prosperity.
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I am traveling, and I must express my deep regret for not being able to immerse myself in your posts during this time.
I wanted to share several photos from Naoki Kimura’s Solo exhibition of fine art photography, which is now open at the Tokyo Hilton Hotel in the Chocolate Salon.
The exhibition is entitled LULLASCAPES IN LIGHT AND SHADOW.
Literary Revelations will publish the album with the same name at the end of August.
The photos are taken by our Artist in Residence, Japanese painter Hikari. I hope you enjoy them.
Saanvi Sharma, a rising senior in high school in Texas, is completing an internship at Texas Woman’s University’s Language and Culture department within the English and Rhetoric unit, and the Write Site. Through participation in prestigious writing and leadership programs at esteemed institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Rice University, she has refined her craft. Currently, she is working on a feature article manuscript that highlights the stories and experiences of immigrant families in the USA. With a passion for academia and writing, she demonstrates a deep commitment to storytelling, language, and cultural exploration.
Words Heal Skin
It all began with a small red spot on my cheeks; the same spot that was once smooth to the touch just a few days before. “Not a big deal,” I thought to myself. I was wrong. That one pimple multiplied into two and then three, and the next thing I knew, my face had evolved into a roadmap of inflamed spots. I initially tried to ignore it, but that was impossible. I always had clear skin, so when I got acne, I felt as though I was losing a piece of myself. My reflection was my nemesis, a constant reminder that my skin would never be the same. The distressed piece of glass in my bathroom mocked me, accentuating each bump. I feared going to school, imagining.
The staring eyes of my friends, keeping my head down. I avoided eye contact, convinced everyone’s head would turn at the sight of my skin. Though I was still the same extroverted young girl, I could only find true relief in the moments I forgot about my new face. Since I was a little girl, writing has been my window to self-expression, a way to overcome the pressures and embrace the struggles of life. However, out of all the pieces that I have ever written, none has affected me as much as “Scars of Resilience.” What started as my sophomore year English exam evolved into something much more; it became a lens through which I could view my transformation from self-negativity to self-affirmation. I was both excited and scared when my English teacher announced the topic for our final assignment.
“Write about something that shaped you,” a straightforward yet challenging assignment. As I sat before the blank page, unblemished, eager to be filled with anything but just my name, clarity struck; this assignment was more than just a school project; it was my self-reflection. I began to type. My fingers flew across the keyboard. I could not stop writing about the harmful effects acne had on my life, both emotionally and physically. I talked about the many products that promised miracles but did nothing; the hours I spent looking for topical creams, and how I had started to identify myself by my skin. As I wrote, each word felt like a step towards accepting myself. Writing ‘Scars of Resilience’ allowed me to investigate how my sense of value had been so greatly influenced by society’s beauty standards. I recalled flipping through magazines, their pages filled with flawless faces that seemed to judge my imperfections. I remembered the natural skincare remedies promising to clear breakouts overnight. These realizations made me wonder why I had allowed a temporary skin condition to dictate my self-worth. I pondered why I’d let something I couldn’t control ruin my mood. I started to see my acne as a normal growth process rather than a defect because of my writing.
As I typed the last period, I felt a sense of accomplishment. I found myself questioning societal beauty expectations. Through writing my essay, I reframed my perspective. Acne was simply a crucial part of growing up. I felt this essay had started as a mandatory assignment, but turned into an unexpected work of literature and became a tool for self-discovery and healing, just beginning to explain the development of my life. However, my story with “Scars of Resilience” wasn’t over yet. It was a week after we turned in our papers that I recalled my teacher telling us that the class would hear our narratives. A wave of nausea settled through me. I was worried that my peers would see my crimson cheeks and that I would be vulnerable.
Quickly, my palms sweated, and I was about to request an exception, but something stopped me. I realized that concealing my writing would be like covering up my face with layers of concealer—it wouldn’t alter myself beneath.
On the day of the presentations, we used a system in which each person would walk around and switch out reading each other’s narratives. We were also asked to write notes of appreciation and why we liked having them in our class. When I read my notes, I was overjoyed by the supportive messages from my peers. That was when I really realized the value of literacy—not just as a tool for connecting with others, but also as a way of self-expression. “Scars of Resilience” was a piece of literature that allowed me to cope with a part of myself that I never thought I could recover from. It truly illuminated the essence of literacy, which goes beyond simply knowing how to read and write—it serves as a way of feeling supported, even while fighting battles.
The distressed piece of glass in my bathroom still reflects a picture of blemishes across my face, but my eyes no longer view it as a battlefield. Instead, each mark is now a story, each scar a chapter in my journey of self-discovery. This shift in perspective didn’t happen overnight. It was a gradual transformation by something unexpected: writing. As I pour my thoughts onto paper for school assignments, I feel the familiarity of vulnerability. But now, unlike before, I lean into it.
Today, I stand tall, pen in hand and heart on sleeve. In the end, it wasn’t about erasing my scars, but about rewriting their meaning.
Reminder
In August, Literary Revelations is set to unveil a stunning album of fine-art photography by the acclaimed Japanese artist Naoki Kimura. Measuring a refined 8.3 inches wide by 11.7 inches tall, this collection promises to be a visual feast, printed on the finest paper that Amazon offers.
What sets Kimura’s work apart is his unparalleled mastery of monochrome photography, which exquisitely captures the mesmerizing dance of light and shadows—transforming each image into a profound experience. The artist’s extraordinary photographic technique has garnered him countless awards and provided him with the opportunity to showcase his fervent dedication to beauty in art at numerous prestigious international exhibitions.
The collection also includes short prose, haiku, and tanka, written by Naoki Kimura.
This album is a collector’s piece. I hope you will enjoy it.
Nicholas Viglietti is a writer from Sacramento, CA. Katrina ripped the gulf coast up, and he rebuilt homes there, for 2 years. Up in Mon-tucky, he cut trails in the wilderness. He pedaled from Sac-town to S.D. He’s a seventh-life party-hack, attempting to rip chill lines in the madness.
Dry Squeaks of Neglected Souls
His ugly mug hung loose and low for a guy that should not be wastin’ his time with a face the pushes people further away. Especially, here, under this beaming desert sun; stuck in our inescapable dead-end of a back-breakin’ grind’s rut.
From those blank and desperate eyes; the indication of the end of strained wits, and witherin’ soul, rapidly losin’ grit – shit bummed me out; although, I couldn’t help but notice this might be a real issue on the bro’s mind, because he didn’t display a burst of admiration for my hogg-it-out, lumber-huck ability.
I thought, damn, hold-up, did you catch that 6×6–20-foot log; I just tossed like a baseball bat I used to smash a homer – straight buff-migo style; rippin’ more wear on the aches in these boulder shoulders.
I asked, “what’s the deal dude; where’s the mettle in your heart – that shit’s critical to get through daunting days, heavy workloads, and dismal prospects – you gotta be bigger than these dungeons of commerce on the on human-spirit?”
He looked glum like a future sip of water couldn’t even provide the comfort those desperate eyes; lost, frozen in to the abyss of nothing visual but the detailed failure in his a losin’ man’s own mind.
I could tell: he had a long way to go before theholewouldevengetdug.
The silence got weird, and then he asked, “how do you handle it, dude?” his lips stiffly uttered, “ya know, the pointless pressure on our skulls, you can’t evade, and will inevitably crush us all?”
Damn…that’s a question that needs to be answered delicately, or a man may walk out of the facility, and wind up with a single-shot head wound, out in the desert.
Felt weird, gettin’ stumped by the flappin’ lip acceleration of my live-wire breed…I gave the thoughts a hard ponder…and, I knew it wouldn’t be much but it seemed to get me through these days that would shatter my will to rise again tomorrow.
I took a breath, and flipped my hat back – show the slim thread and dangin’ bastard that I meant business – and said, “Just stay loose and live wild in the wash of rare smiles…I bust my ass to enjoy it from a reclined view – usually, barefooted and kicked back – with beer bottles, and zyn-tussis, not too far out of reach – preferably, poolside, but any patio-bar will do just fine…a place where my bald head can breathe & unwind…where the bounce of big-booties, and the pernicious blaze of my crazed urges compel me to reduce the pressures of this life, down to a devour-able ounce.”
Reminder
In August, Literary Revelations is set to unveil a stunning album of fine-art photography by the acclaimed Japanese artist Naoki Kimura. Measuring a refined 8.3 inches wide by 11.7 inches tall, this collection promises to be a visual feast, printed on the finest paper that Amazon offers.
What sets Kimura’s work apart is his unparalleled mastery of monochrome photography, which exquisitely captures the mesmerizing dance of light and shadows—transforming each image into a profound experience. The artist’s extraordinary photographic technique has garnered him countless awards and provided him with the opportunity to showcase his fervent dedication to beauty in art at numerous prestigious international exhibitions.
The collection also includes short prose, haiku, and tanka, written by Naoki Kimura.
This album is a collector’s piece. I hope you will enjoy it.
Dave Klivans is a haiku poet, artist, and peace/love/joy enthusiast/promoter living in San Diego, CA. Dave started listening to stories in his Mom’s womb and grew up a lover of all things art and writing. An avid reader, Dave graduated early from Emory University in December 2001. After a 20-year career in real estate investing, Dave returned to his passion for good poetry upon the suggestion of a Creative Coach. Dave was instructed to write and create for himself (to stimulate the right brain, after all, of all that number-crunching). However, the project soon took on a life of its own, leading to the creation of a website/business called Haikoodles (haikoodles.com), founded by CEO Bryant Hill of Austin, TX. Haikoodles was born of Dave’s passion for making art and his innate desire to share his writings with the world. With themes of peace and nature, Dave creates out of everyday inspiration, transforming the mundane into the beautiful in the name of spreading happiness throughout the Universe. With pens and markers strapped to his hands, Dave continues to create Haikoodles all the time, and Bryant disseminates them (for which Dave is very thankful and appreciative). Dave lives with his wife and kids, as well as two dogs, in a place with excellent weather.
The light is tender, the shadow falls with grace— delicate, it stirs the ache of beauty. I linger, awaiting the hush of the lull.
NAOKI KIMURA
My dear followers,
I wish you a beautiful weekend filled with love and joy.
LITERARY REVELATIONS’ TEAM is absolutely ecstatic to unveil the stunning cover for our forthcoming album LULLASCAPES IN LIGHT AND SHADOW, crafted by the incredibly talented Japanese artist NAOKI KIMURA. Today, we are filled with excitement to share more about this remarkable album, so let’s dive into the enchanting journey ahead!
THE ALBUM
Trimmed at 8.27 x 11.69 inches, the album is a piece of art for those who love beauty and want to explore Japanese traditional concepts through photography and poetry, presented through the lens and voice of one of the most remarkable Zen Japanese artists.
It’s a collector’s piece.
For those eager to journey deeper into the heart of Japanese culture, there is no more resonant path than one illuminated by the fine art photography and poetry of a preeminent Zen photographer. The album is more than a collection of images or mere words—it is an invitation to see with new eyes, to listen with a still mind, and to experience the world as a fleeting, exquisite moment.
RELEASE DATE
We are proud to let you know that we plan to release LULASCAPES IN LIGHT AND SHADOW at the end of August, when Naoki Kimura’s new exhibition will open at the HILTON TOKYO HOTEL. The exhibition will run until October. In honor of the launch, the artist decided to call his exhibition LULASCAPES IN LIGHT AND SHADOW. Our album will be there!
We are delighted to present to you the cover of the album.
NAOKI KIMURA -BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES
Naoki Kimura, a fine art photographer and poet, was born in the historic weaving district of Nishijin in Kyoto. In this enclave, centuries-old threads of tradition and artistry are intricately intertwined. Kimura’s work is shaped by the subtle grandeur of Japan’s ancient heart. This cradle of craftsmanship, with its iridescent silks and quiet courtyards, instilled in him an early reverence for the grace found in both everyday moments and the painstaking work of artisans.
In 1987, driven by a yearning for broader horizons, Kimura embarked on a pilgrimage to the United States. By 1990, the creative current of New York had claimed him. New York became both an anchor and a launching point, enabling him to traverse Europe’s storied landscapes. Naoki Kimura’s first album emerged as a radiant homage to the Renaissance that once swept across the heart of Europe. Every image, meticulously crafted and deeply evocative, channels the intellectual fervor, aesthetic grandeur, and passionate spirit that defined that transformative era.
Yet, despite the lure of the world, there remained an inexorable pull toward home. In 2017, with the wisdom of years and an ever-deepening artistic vision, he turned his gaze back to Japan, establishing Tokyo as his creative nexus. Here, amid the contrasting rhythms of ancient temples and neon-lit avenues, he embarked on a new chapter—a return not only to his country of birth but to purpose.
At the core of his photographic meditation lies an exploration of mono no aware—the tender awareness of impermanence and the gentle sorrow that accompanies it. Through his unique sensibility, he distills this concept into what he calls ‘Nagi’: a profound, resonant calm. It is a stillness that is not emptiness but fullness—an echo of all that once was and might yet be. Each photograph, whether of a fleeting shadow on stone or the hush before a storm, seeks to capture the tremor that arises when moment and place converge—a fleeting qualia, the ineffable felt quality of existence itself.
His art is, in essence, the patient recording of these thresholds: the pause where time lingers, suspended in the interplay of light and shadow. Through careful observation, Noaki Kimura makes the invisible manifest; his images invite viewers to inhabit silence, to contemplate the spaces between breath, thought, and sensation.
This singular vision has garnered him a devoted circle of collectors, not only in his native Japan but across the Americas and Europe. To encounter his work is to be reminded of the fragility of beauty, the sweetness of melancholy, and the immense depth that resides within the most unassuming of moments. His photographs are not records of the world, but portals to its soul—each frame a meditation, each composition an invitation to dwell, if only for an instant, in the presence of stillness.
Naoki Kimura’s newest album, Lullascapes in Light and Shadow (Literary Revelations, 2025), is a testimony to his exceptional art and a symphony of refinement and restraint. His Japanese art embraces both quiet contemplation and offers the world a vision where the fleeting and the eternal converge.
SOON WE WILL RELEASE A LIST OF NAOKI KIMURA’S EXHIBITIONS.
Nicole Sara is a bilingual poet from Romania, with a Master’s Degree in Philology and American Studies. She loves languages and performing magic with words in both playful and dreamy, insightful ways. Writing verse feels otherworldly to her, a portal towards infinite possibilities, always unexpected and liberating.
Nicole began by writing poems in Romanian, and in 2016 she also started pairing the originals with their translation into English on her blog. She finds inspiration in the beauty and intelligence of everything around.
“Rhyming Dreams”, Nicole’s debut collection of poems was self-published on Amazon in 2024, inspirational verse deeply rooted in personal moments and experiences but still wonderfully universal, so that one may feel taken by the hand and shown the beauty and brightness of it all within or without.
Nicole’s work in English has also appeared in the literature magazine SpillWords Press and “Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku” published by Literary Revelations. Her poems are shared monthly on the online literary sites, Gobblers by Masticadores and MasticadoresRumania. She is currently completing her second poetry collection, which she hopes to release later this year.
Aside from writing, photography is Nicole’s other great love and source of inspiration. A nature enthusiast, when she is not writing, she can be found clicking away, exploring the outdoors and capturing images which she shares on her blogs and photography sites.
love every moment like an amazing wave – minutes for miles, effortless and brave love each as if it were a star or a caressing flower, a winding step that spirals up a tower…
love its white wing, and its prismatic beam – its every trace treading suave like in a dream, love deeply, all the heartbeats of the sun and ever through seconds, etching deary endeavor…
and if you were to fail to love it, the moment – burning ember, will fill the timeless air with wonderful remember
The Way Forever
The words are coming down like rain, but thoughts just break against a cloud, for morning’s robe of bare winter is clothing me in dawn and doubt…
Whispering steps, and hopes, and minutes flowing like hours till the quiet night, sound aloof and murmur through the silence like days undressed of wonderment and light…
And still, the seeking, numberless and shy, unrest and waiting, all calm down, no yearns, as rays of loving, dear, warm and sweet draw me along suave caressing turns…
As walking and arriving are the way forever, a road, a pathway, sheltering much feeling, although the steps keep throbbing so away unending quest for more or deeper meaning…
Reminder
In August, Literary Revelations is set to unveil a stunning album of fine-art photography by the acclaimed Japanese artist Naoki Kimura. Measuring a refined 8.3 inches wide by 11.7 inches tall, this collection promises to be a visual feast, printed on the finest paper that Amazon offers.
What sets Kimura’s work apart is his unparalleled mastery of monochrome photography, which exquisitely captures the mesmerizing dance of light and shadows—transforming each image into a profound experience. The artist’s extraordinary photographic technique has garnered him countless awards and provided him with the opportunity to showcase his fervent dedication to beauty in art at numerous prestigious international exhibitions.
The collection also includes short prose, haiku, and tanka, written by Naoki Kimura.
This album is a collector’s piece. I hope you will enjoy it.
